10 Things I've Learned from King's

1. The most valuable lessons don't always come from $7000 lectures

Sure, I've had great profs, and read brilliant pieces of literature, but the lessons that have stayed better than any, have come from the people I've met.

2. It's ok to ask for help

In real life or school, don't assume you're the only one going through something, because you're not, and there's always someone willing to help.

3. Finish things early (when possible)

It alleviates stress in any circumstance, and when you're not cramming, you do a better job, and have more time to do what you love

4. Accept rejection with grace

There are many times we get rejected in in life, and if we reacted in anger, and took it personally everytime, our self esteem would go up in flames. Rejection often opens doors to better opportunities

4. Do things for you, not others

Never do things on the grounds that it's what your family and friends expect of you. Do them because you want to

5. Get out of your comfort zone

Do something or go somewhere you normally wouldn't. It could be fun, and teach you something new about yourself!

6. Say something

If you feel something could be improved upon, use your voice and say so. Chances are your opinion is shared, but others just wait for someone else to make the move

7. Slow down

We should be in no hurry to get anywhere. If you need to take summer school to lighten next year's load, do it. If you need to take a year off, do that too!

8. Keep an open mind

Just because you don't share the same opinion or values as someone, doesn't mean their opinion is not worth listening to. You can whine a lot when you tune in to other stations once in a while

9. The friends you start with, aren't always the ones you finish with

It's always hard to drift apart from someone you were once close to. Sometimes you'll find that you're not on the same page anymore, and that's okay because in truth, nothing lasts forever, no matter how good you thought it was

10. Be thankful

Not everybody has the opportunity to go to university, or a college for further education. For myself, I am the first person in the entirety of my family (except those who married in), to go to university. Though sometimes I found it to be stressful, it's an experience that I wouldn't change for the world!

Karli